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Chicken Thighs Recipes Baked In Oven

Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

This baked chicken thighs recipe delivers crispy skin, juicy meat, and big flavor — all with simple pantry spices and a sheet pan. A weeknight favorite your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 thighs
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  • Rub each thigh with olive oil and coat generously with the spice mix (garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper).
  • Place thighs skin-side up on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between each piece.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crispy.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

For a spicy version, add ½ tsp cayenne to the spice rub. Try variations like honey garlic glaze, lemon herb twist, or BBQ-style toppings during the final minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword chicken, Healthy, Oven Baked
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